In NYC and Free on Monday 3/22? Check out Nick Mwaluko’s “S/He”

Since reading and posting about Nick Mwaluko’s play S/He a few weeks ago, I’ve had the pleasure of corresponding with him and learning more about his work and upcoming events. For those of you just tuning in and/or unfamiliar with Nick and his fine work, he is an F to M transgendered playwright. He was born in Tanzania and grew up in Kenya before coming to the United States. Nick’s story and the stories his plays tell are crucial 21st century narratives about transgender life. Given the persecution LGBT individuals are presently suffering in Uganda, it is that much more important that Nick’s voice be heard so that his art may ignite greater awareness, understanding, and activism.

I encourage my fabulous and friendly NYC readers to check out the staged reading of S/He that will be taking place in a week’s time on Monday, March 22nd. I’ll repost this announcement as an additional reminder just before the event. See below for details.

*On a related note, this Saturday and Sunday at 8pm and 11pm CNN is airing “Her Name Was Steven,” a film about Largo, Florida, city manager Susan Stanton, formerly Steven, and the very public outing of her intentions to transition from M to F.